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The first knickers seemed to have had a band of material of material designed to fit snuggly around the leg. This was necessary to close the knickers and keep them from falling down. There was no way go close the bloused knickers unless the leg opening could be narrowed. This band was done in the same color and material as the rest of the knickers, although I think it was two or three ply for strength. There were either buckles and buttons on this band used to close the leg hem at the knee. The overlap from the fully bloused knickers tended to cover up this band. On knickers tht were not so fully cut it is more obvious. We have, however, some photographs with knickers that were not so fully blouced that clearly show this band. Sometimes the closing tab cam be seen.
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